Taiwan Salt Museum

Tainan Attractions

台灣鹽博物館外觀

"The Taiwan Salt Museum has been closed for renovations since January 10, 2022." The Taiwan Salt Museum is the only themed museum in Taiwan dedicated to the salt industry, preserving hundreds of years of salt culture heritage in Taiwan. "Salt" is the crystallization of the sweat and tears of salt workers, and the unique appearance shaped like salt piles makes it particularly distinctive, resembling two white pyramids standing in the salt fields from a distance. To the east of the museum is the Guangying Stalactite Museum, to the north are the salt worker residential areas, and to the west are the abandoned mechanical salt fields, with a distant view of the Qigu Salt Mountain. Upon entering the lobby, the first sight that greets visitors is a replica of the beautiful scenery of the salt fields of yesteryears, allowing one to return to the living conditions of the salt fields in the 1950s and 60s, experiencing the bittersweet life of salt workers. The second floor of the museum is a historical snapshot of the development of Taiwan's salt industry, featuring oral stories from local elders and salt workers, displays of yellowed old photographs, and various interesting uses of salt related to daily life, making it a great place for children to explore; in addition to learning about salt, the museum also offers a variety of salt products and salt coffee, which are special tastes not to be missed! Ticket information: Ticket type: Full price NT$130 for general public.

Address：No. 69, Yancheng Li, Qigu District, Tainan City 724, Taiwan

Taiwan Salt Museum Introduction

"The Taiwan Salt Museum has been closed for renovation since January 10, 2022." The Taiwan Salt Museum is the only themed museum in Taiwan related to the salt industry, preserving hundreds of years of salt culture assets. "Salt" is the crystallization of the sweat and tears of salt workers, and the salt pile's distinctive appearance resembles two white pyramids standing in the salt fields from a distance. To the east of the museum is the Guangying Stalactite Pavilion, to the north are the salt workers’ residences, and to the west is an abandoned mechanical salt field, facing the Qigu Salt Mountain from afar. Upon entering the lobby, visitors are greeted with a replica of the scenic salt fields from the past, allowing them to return to the salt field lifestyles of the 1950s and 1960s and experience the joys and sorrows of salt workers' lives. The second floor of the museum is a compact history of the development of Taiwan's salt culture, featuring oral stories from local elders and salt workers, displaying faded old photographs, and showcasing various fascinating uses of salt related to everyday life, making it a perfect exploration opportunity for children. In addition to learning about salt, the museum also offers various salt products and salt coffee, which are particularly unique tastes not to be missed! Ticket information: - Full price: NT$130 (general public) - Discounted ticket: NT$80 (Tainan residents) - Group ticket: NT$100 (students, teachers, volunteers, military and police, 20 or more people) - Half price: NT$50 (children aged 4-12, seniors over 65, one accompanying person with disabilities - must enter at the same time) - Free: NT$0 (children under 4, one person with disabilities, Qigu residents - must present ID) *Those purchasing discounted tickets or entering for free must actively present proof. Tours with the Salt Fairy: Weekdays: 10:30, 14:30, 15:30 Weekends: 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 *For group tours or other times, please inquire in advance through the Facebook fan page or call 06-7800698.

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Taiwan Salt Museum Travel Information

Address：No. 69, Yancheng Li, Qigu District, Tainan City 724, Taiwan

Remarks："The Taiwan Salt Museum has been closed for renovations since January 10, 2022."

Other Nearby Attractions： Qigu Visitor Center 、 Qigu Salt Mountain Park 、 Longshan Temple 、 Qigu Seafood Street 、 Duga Settlement Cultural Exhibition Hall 、 Viewing Tower 、 Qigu Mangrove Nature Reserve 、 Liukou Wharf 、 Qing Kun Shen Fan-Shaped Salt Fields 、 Mashaigou 3D Painting Village

Nearby Cuisine： Qigu / Dragon Gate Inn 、 Dragon Gate Inn Restaurant 、 Longshan Temple Oyster Omelette 、 Foreign Anxi Catfish Specialized Store 、 Qigu Zhuangji Charcoal Grilled Sweet Potato 、 Qigu Sanbudeng Oyster Omelet 、 Ango Seafood Restaurant 、 Chingshui Wan Oyster Omelet 、 Chenggong Shuanghaowei Oyster Omelette 、 Qingkunshen Xiuli Oysters